Nicol Natale Title: Shopping Writer Location: Kailua, O'ahu Expertise: Style, Celebrity Trends, Home, Beauty, Lifestyle Nicol Natale is a shopping writer for PEOPLE and is a writer and editor based in Hawai’i. She has spent six years researching and testing products, covering celebrity-loved trends, and pointing shoppers to only the best deals. Nicol’s coverage spans across entertainment, fashion, beauty, and home. Prior to this role, Nicol lived in New York City, working at brands such as Prevention, Woman’s Day, Business Insider, and Everyday Health. Her work has been featured in Women’s Health, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, and more.Nicol has over six years’ writing and editing experience in the print and digital media industryShe has a strong background in health and wellness, fashion, beauty, and homeNicol has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Marketing from Fordham University, and she is a graduated fellow of the Association of Health Care Journalists' 2018 classThroughout her career, she’s interviewed over 30 celebrities including Khloé Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, Venus Williams, and Hilary Duff about their lifestyles and favorite products Experience Whether through testing new products, identifying the latest trends, interviewing experts and celebrities, or scouring peer-reviewed studies, Nicol is a passionate writer and editor who creates content that seeks to improve readers’ wellbeing. After spending six years working at brands like Prevention, Woman's Day, and Business Insider in New York City, Nicol decided to leave the city life for island living.She first joined PEOPLE in 2021 as a shopping writer. She has interviewed over 30 celebrities including Khloe Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, Venus Williams, and Hilary Duff about their lifestyles and favorite products. She’s also PEOPLE’s unofficial jeans expert — no denim trend goes unnoticed by her. Today, Nicol lives a flexible lifestyle in Hawai’i where she writes, practices yoga, and adventures out in nature. Within her writing career, she’s most proud of her former wellness column, 3-Day Boost, in Prevention, her 2018 fellowship with the Association of Healthcare Journalists, and her personal wellness blog. As a yoga instructor, reiki master, and workshop and retreat space holder, Nicol’s offerings aim to inspire others to live more passionate, creative, and balanced lives. Other Work:How to Unlock the Mind-Boosting Power of Meditation, PreventionJulianne Hough Says Endometriosis Makes Sex Painful And 'Frustrating', Women’s HealthThis $5 Styling Hack Makes My Jeans Fit Perfectly Every Single Time, InStyleWhat Is Cerebral Edema? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention, Everyday HealthI'm a Yoga Instructor, and These Are the Only Mats I Recommend, Travel + Leisure About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.